Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
marjoram
- Position: full sun
- Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Small, round, purple-flushed, inedible leaves are topped, from June to September, by dense clusters of tiny pink flowers borne on red-purple stems. As it matures, the foliage turns dark green. Marjoram is a long-flowering perennial that makes a colourful edging plant for a sunny, well-drained border or herb garden. It thrives on alkaline soil, an important consideration when planting a site recently cleared of builders' rubble. - Garden care: Cut back old faded flower-heads and stems in spring.
coriander 'Leafy Leisure'
coriander
Tasty leaves and resistace to bolt
£1.49
approx 125 seeds
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
purple sage
Attractive red-purple young leaves
£5.99
1 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'
rosemary
Lavender-blue flowers
£8.99
1.5 litre pot
available to order from late summer 2013
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Confused - Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' marjoram is edible or not?
Hello, Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' marjoram .... On your website it says "Small, round, purple-flushed, inedible leaves are topped, from June to September, by dense clusters of tiny pink flowers borne on red-purple stems. As it matures, the foliage turns dark green. Marjoram is a long-flowering perennial that makes a colourful edging plant for a sunny, well-drained border or herb garden. It thrives on alkaline soil, an important consideration when planting a site recently cleared of builders' rubble." Can I use the leaves for cooking aswell as it being nice to look at? Thanks PeterAsked on 9/2/2009 by Peter & Sue Stephens1 answer
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Hello Peter, No sorry the leaves of this oregano are not edible. Best regards, Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 9/4/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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What can I plant on my slope?
I have a fairly steep bank of clay soil, which is in full sun most of the day. What do you think would grow well and provided easy maintenance. I would welcome any opinions you have.Asked on 9/2/2005 by Loolsajo@aol.com1 answer
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Below is a list of plants that should grow well on a sunny slope. Before planting dig in loads of well-composted manure to help improve the soil. It is back-breaking work, but well worth it in the long run. SHRUBS Cotoneaster dammeri http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1021&CategoryID= Hebe pinguifolia 'Pagei' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3935&CategoryID= Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-var.-repens/classid.727/ Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=840&CategoryID= PERENNIALS Alchemilla mollis http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=233&CategoryID= Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=2839&CategoryID= Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/perennials/origanum-laevigatum-herrenhausen/classid.3280/ http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/geranium-macrorrhizum-white-ness/classid.2000015973/Answered on 9/5/2005 by Crocus
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